pocketfullofsoul
The definitive film on the harmonica, Pocket Full of Soul is a comprehensive exploration of the culture, the players, the politics, and of course the music associated with the only instrument where one must breathe naturally to produce sound. This simple act, breathing through the harmonica, forms an undeniable connection between the player and the instrument as it captures the body and spirit of each individual musician that puts it to their mouth. It’s truly a universal phenomenon and the sound, well, it’s undeniable.
Through interviews, instruction and candid discussion laced with pure passion and a seemingly dire need to play the harp, Pocket Full of Soul provides a raw and unvarnished look at the instrument’s rich subculture and its subsequent ubiquity.
With Huey Lewis as the narrator, PFOS travels the world to illustrate and educate on the instrument’s history, versatility, and present impact. Interviews, stories, how-to’s and stellar performances.
Keep breathing music!
PFOS_Trailer2025 - 120sec
PFOS - Nat'l/Internat'l/Intergalactic Harmonica Day
PFOS - Mark Hummel's Harmonica Blowout, Finale - Seattle 2014
PFOS - Annie Raines - Performance
PFOS - John Mayall - Performance
PFOS - John Popper - Interview
PFOS - Bad News Brown - Interview
PFOS - Stan Harper - Performance
PFOS - James Cotton - Performance
PFOS - Charley Leighton - Tuesday Hangout
PFOS - Rick Estrin - Performance
PFOS - Frederic Yonnet - Performance
PFOS - William Galison - Performance
PFOS - Les Stroud - Survivorman
PFOS - Cynthia
PFOS - Mark Hummel - Performance
PFOS - Billy Branch - Performance
PFOS - Madcat - Performance
PFOS - Jerry Portnoy - Performance
PFOS - Gary Primich - Performance
PFOS - Lee Oskar - Performance
PFOS - Dennis Gruenling - Performance
PFOS - Magic Dick Performance